Overview
The cornea is the transparent dome-shaped structure at the front of your eye. Disease, injury or a medical condition can cause the cornea to become cloudy, swollen, scarred or misshapen. A cornea transplant is often the only way to restore clear vision.
Why choose Mayo Clinic
- Thorough screening. Mayo Clinic emphasizes a thorough evaluation and comprehensive review of your medical history to ensure that you will benefit from the appropriate cornea transplant surgery. This careful screening helps ensure the best chances for a successful outcome — clearer vision.
- Newest technology and treatments. Eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) at Mayo Clinic offer the latest technology and most advanced treatment options available for cornea transplant, including the traditional full-thickness transplant and the newer partial-thickness transplant.
- Experience and expertise. Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists have specialized training in cornea surgery in addition to general ophthalmology. Mayo Clinic researchers also have conducted some of the most detailed studies of cornea function and transplant tissue survival in the United States for more than 30 years.
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